I don't know if you've seen it, but I've left a comment on our forum in response to your question on the role of women in the Church. In case you've missed it, here's a link to an article by Margaret Fell, called 'Women's Speaking Justified.' I think it may answer a lot of your questions.

Hi Lorna, Thanks for accepting my friend request. I have been swamped the last several days with dealing with a computer virus and the resultant chaos. I hope now to be able to be more active here again.